Karachi, September 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a choppy session on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index closed marginally lower, reflecting investor indecision amid mixed market triggers.
The index slipped by just three points, ending at 156,178 against the previous close of 156,181, effectively marking a flat trading day.
According to a market note by Arif Habib Limited, the session remained range-bound, with the KSE-100 managing to hold the crucial 156,000-point level. Investor activity was driven by selective buying and profit-taking, keeping the index under pressure. A total of 40 scrips advanced, while 59 closed in negative territory.
On the positive side, significant contributions to the index came from Systems Limited (SYS +2.87%), Bank of Punjab (BOP +9.98%), and Lucky Cement (LUCK +1.16%). Market sentiment was further buoyed by reports that SYS is in negotiations to acquire an IT services business, which could expand its global footprint. Similarly, The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL +10.0%) attracted attention after securing a USD 7.5 million export order from China.
On the flip side, pressure on the KSE-100 came from Hub Power Company (HUBC -1.39%), Meezan Bank (MEBL -1.23%), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL -1.46%), which collectively dragged the market down.
In broader developments, Reko Diq Mining Company announced financing commitments worth USD 5.5 billion from international institutions, exceeding its actual requirement of USD 3.74 billion. Meanwhile, the finance ministry reiterated its focus on reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio, ensuring timely repayments, and managing external sector stability.